Weekly Connections for Nov. 16

 

Each Monday the church will send out a weekly schedule that includes Zoom links for the week’s events, as well as announcements and information for new initiatives. If you have meeting information or other announcements that you would like shared with the entire congregation, please email Kirsten Hedegaard (Kirsten@pcbarrington.org) using the subject “Monday Connections.” Information must be submitted by Sunday evening.

Sunday 10:00 PM Worship Livestream

November 8: Vocal Quartet

November 15: Bell Choir

November 22: Nate Coon, soloist

November 29: Advent 1- Guest Musician

 

At Home with Miss Dana
Togetherness, Thankfulness and Thanksgiving

November At Home Sunday School

(4 years to 5th grade)

The November “At Home Sunday School” series is underway. Hope everyone is enjoying the gratitude challenges and activities. Supply kits were mailed out to all elementary Sunday School children next week.  Please let Miss Dana know if you have not received it by Friday the 6th.

December At Home Sunday School

(4 years to 5th grade)

In December we’ll be starting the Wander of Christmas series. Due to the size of the supply kits for this series, the kits will be hand delivered or can be picked up at the church if preferred. Kits are free and available to any interested families, but families must sign up in advance to receive one. Please email Dana at dana@barrington.org to sign up for a supply kit.

Older Siblings/Friends/Neighbors

At home Sunday School packets are being sent to children ages 4 years to 5th grade that are currently in PCB’s directory, however the program is open to any child who would like to participate. We are happy to provide extra supplies if an older or younger sibling would like to join in the fun, just let us know how many extras you’ll need.  Also, email Miss Dana if you have a friend, relative or neighbor who would like to participate.

 

 PCB At-Home Mission Opportunity

​Has Covid made you want to tie one on? Well, here’s your chance … to tie a blanket. 🙂

The PCB Youth Workshop is preparing tie blanket kits to any family who would like to make a blanket to donate to Barrington Giving Day. Barrington Giving Day is one of our church’s mission projects and provides necessities for in-need District 220 families. Wish list items for its upcoming winter event include cold-weather gear, blankets and toys. Last year our youth donated a number of blankets to Giving Day and we’d love to provide them again this year.

Tie blankets are easy to make and just require cutting and knotting. If you’d like to receive a kit, please contact Debra Johnson at debra@johnsonstanek.com or 312-524-4055. We’ll deliver the kit to you including instructions on how to make it.  Perhaps something to work on together after the Thanksgiving dishes have been cleared?

Look forward to blanketing Giving Day with warmth from PCB!

 

Sanctuary Flowers

​Thank you to all who have so generously donated to Sunday flowers going forward.  We are all anxious to return to normal in our church and daily lives. Even though our service will be online for a bit longer we will have lovely flower arrangements in our sanctuary, donated by our members.

I will be posting more dates on this site as the Sunday’s are filled.  As in the past we would like a donation of $50. Please make your checks out to the church, writing Chancel Guild in the memo. Mail to the church or put in office.

The following dates are still available. Please email me your choice of date plus your dedication for that Sunday. The Deacons are taking our Sunday flowers to those who need some cheer. If you would like to take home your flowers please let me know and I will ready them for you.

November   22 and 29

December   6

January      3, 10, 17 and 24

Thank you, Linda Neton, lneton@ymail.com, 847-204-0152

 

Meals with Wheels Volunteers Needed

Please consider joining the ranks of our faithful Meals with Wheels drivers. The need for Meals with Wheels is greater than ever during the Pandemic. Procedures have been modified to avoid person-to-person contact.

Our church serves with other churches and civic organizations to deliver Meals with Wheels to seniors in our community. We have two days a month for which our church is responsible. You only sign up for dates that work in your schedule. The amount of time required to deliver a route is about an hour.

If you are available to help or would like more information, please call Audrey Helminiak (847-331-3621) or Angie Smith (847-404-7430).

 

Session Meeting Notes from October 26 (updated November 1, 2020)​

• Finance: The Annual Stewardship Campaign is under way. Dedication Sunday will be November 22, 2020. Members are encouraged to pledge online at the Church website.

 

• Indoor Worship Delayed: By virtual vote, after the recent changes to the Governor’s guidelines, Session unanimously voted to maintain our 10 a.m. virtual worship services for the foreseeable future.

 

• APNC: The Committee is continuing their search for an Associate Pastor and hopeful that the right person will present themselves.

 

• Youth Room Update: The youth of our church will be undertaking a makeover of the youth room, doing much of the work needed themselves. This project is in lieu of their annual mission trip for 2020. Major renovations will be happening. Sub-contractors will be needed for electrical/plumbing/HVAC.  If you would like to donate to this specific project, please contact Pastor Joe for details.

 

• Advent Dinner: CANCELLED due to COVID19 restrictions. Our annual event will be held on Sunday, December 6 at 5:00 p.m.  Dinner will be catered by Gianni’s restaurant. Entertainment will be provided. Reservations will be required.

 

Prayer Requests

Prayers for strength and healing for Alice Buchholz who is at Good Shepherd Hospital recovering from a fall.

 

Prayers for Bob Weidner who has Covid 19 and pneumonia. He is at home however continues to feel poorly. Parish 5

 

Prayers for Sue Kosobud who fell and suffered a head injury and also an elbow fracture. She continues to have pain however she hopes to return home sometime this week. She is at Advocate Christ Medical Center. Bob is thankful their children have been able to stay with him and with Sue at the hospital.  Parish 3

 

Prayers for Penny Lumsden who has had surgeries to repair her hip and arm after a fall. She is at Good Shepherd and will transfer to a facility in Crystal Lake sometime this week. Parish 7

 

Continued prayers for Cathy Thorpe who is recovering at home from surgery for cancer. She is the daughter in law of Steve Thorpe. Parish 7

Prayer requests can be submitted through your Deacon:

Parish 1 – Temporary Deacons – You will be contacted with names, telephone #’s & Email addresses

Parish 2 – Amy Carder

Parish 3 – Barb Trumbull

Parish 4 – Susan Zentz

Parish 5 – Linda Huesing

Parish 6 – Barb Cunningham

Parish 7 – Marlene Peterson

Parish 8 – Audrey Helminiak

Parish 9 – Jeff Anderson

Parish10 – Kari Blanchette

 

Weekly Online Offerings and Zoom Links

Tuesday

Spiritual Connections: Music

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Wednesday

Theology on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89365195416?pwd=NnUrMlpSZ3M1bkRHa2lvdzJWd3Y2dz09

Meeting ID: 893 6519 5416

 

Thursday

Spiritual Connections: Pastoral Message

 

Friday

Men’s Bible Study, 7:00-8:00 AM

https://zoom.us/j/95428390791?pwd=UXdtcVM2dmsvRU85aVFJNStmaUNuUT09

Meeting ID: 954 2839 0791

 

Sunday

Worship Service on PCB website, 10:00am